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R102 YWL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,565 mi
Last recorded59,565 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 YWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 59,565 miles

both front inner sills / floors corroded

minor exhaust leaks in centre silencer

near side front tyre wearing close to limit

off side front brake hose cracked

slight inter action at off side rear light

Pass 30 Jan 2020 58,622 miles

bonnet cable broken

both front tyres close to limit

drivers sun visor insecure

near side brake hose cracked

off side front outer brake pad very low almost to limit

Fail 29 Jan 2020 58,621 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bonnet cable broken

both front tyres close to limit

drivers sun visor insecure

near side brake hose cracked

off side front outer brake pad very low almost to limit

Pass 15 Jan 2019 57,506 miles

brake load valve siezed

front pads low

front shock absorbers weak

near side front tyre getting low on tread

various minor exhaust leaks

Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,153 miles

front brake pads getting low

off side wiper poor

slight exhaust leak at centre silencer

Fail 1 Feb 2018 56,153 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

front brake pads getting low

off side wiper poor

slight exhaust leak at centre silencer

Pass 30 Jan 2017 55,538 miles

CORROSION MISC-SILLS-R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.

EMISSIONS HIGH.

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARM-RACK.

PLAY F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front floor to sill corroded

offside rear tyre perishing and nail in tread

oil and coolant leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 52,456 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 1 Feb 2013 50,767 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 50,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from rear brakes

Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 48,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,489 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 46,489 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres perishing badly

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,143 miles

Rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,448 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 35,226 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,672 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,966 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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R102 YWL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 100,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R102 YWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R102 YWL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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